Book Detail
Bootleg: Murder, Moonshine and the Lawless Years of Prohibition |
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Publication Information |
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| Author: Blumenthal, Karen | Illustrator: | ||||||||
| Title: Bootleg: Murder, Moonshine and the Lawless Years of Prohibition | Date: 2011 | ||||||||
| Publisher: Roaring Brook Press | City: New York | ||||||||
| ISBN, paperback: ISBN 978-1-59643-449-3 | ISBN, hardback: | ||||||||
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| ABE/ABLE: Yes | ESOL: | ||||||||
| Family: | Young Adult: Yes | ||||||||
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| Book Type(s): nonfiction | |||||||||
HSE Descriptor(s): social studies| language arts - reading |
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| This book is an in-depth look at the people and motivations behind prohibition and the factors that lead to the repeal of the amendment. It is an example of well written nonfiction. Engaging text is supported by primary source photos and newspaper articles. The text develops an important historical era with sensitivity. | |||||||||
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| A good choice for literature circles and book discussions groups. It will also serve as a springboard for independent research. | |||||||||
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